Thursday, August 15, 2013

Goodbye Zambia

A few days before we left Zambia the women of Clothed in Hope set up a shop for us to purchase some of the  items they have made. You can purchase their products and support the women at their on-line shop.
 
The scarf and clutch I bought both happened to be made by my friend Bridget. Now whenever I use these I will think of her, see her face, and laugh at our fun times together- how cool!
 
Our last day at the center was filled with singing and dancing... 
 
...and many goodbyes and pictures.
 
 
I will miss these women. I so enjoyed getting to hear about their lives, sharing in many moments of laughter, and learning about the Lord through them. I was honored to be a part of their lives for just a little while and to teach them just a little bit of what I know.
 
It has been a week and a half since I left Zambia. I have adjusted to home and life back in the states, but I daily think of the people I met and the experiences I had. I am so blessed to have gotten to serve the Lord this way and am forever thankful for the many people who made this trip possible. Each of you who contributed monetarily and prayed for myself and the team- you made this whole thing possible!

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Seminars

Everyone has a specific area of interest, knowledge, career expertise, etc. Each of us on the trip took these areas and turned them into seminars for the women. This was a great opportunity to share something we are passionate about and teach the women something new.
 

I taught on group cohesion.
 
 
 

The women did a modified trust wall with each other.
They started off unsure and quickly got into it.
 

Beth taught on biblical beauty.
 

 

Ian taught on marketing and business cards as the women will soon be developing their own.
 
 
 
The women took notes and listened intently at each lesson.